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MAGNET TEST [2 records]

Record 1 2014-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Electromagnetism
  • Electric Rotary Machines
DEF

A test taken on a machine to demonstrate that the relative polarities of the windings or permanent magnet poles are correct.

OBS

polarity test: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 1996.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Électromagnétisme
  • Machines tournantes électriques
DEF

Essai effectué sur une machine en vue de vérifier si les polarités respectives des enroulements ou des pôles à aimants permanents sont correctes.

OBS

essai de polarité : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en 1996.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Electromagnetismo
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
DEF

Ensayo efectuado sobre una máquina para verificar que las polaridades de los devanados, o de los polos de imanes permanentes, son correctas.

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Record 2 1994-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
CONT

The Lady Sherbrooke was a wooden hulled, steam powered side-wheeler in service on the St Lawrence River from 1817 to 1826 .... This assessment included visual examination of selected wooden components and iron fasteners and magnet and pin penetration tests.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
OBS

Selon M. André Bergeron, archéologue du Centre de conservation du Québec, il s'agit d'un test qui permet de repérer dans les composantes à l'étude la présence de concrétions organo-ferriques à l'aide d'un aimant.

Spanish

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